Outbreaks of the Ebola virus and Andes hantavirus are putting a renewed focus on the insurance implications of rare communicable disease spreads and the need for proactive risk management, according to a new AM Best commentary.
The Australian financial system, including Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated banks, insurers and superannuation funds, remains resilient in an increasingly volatile and interconnected world, according to the latest edition of APRA's System Risk Outlook report.
Losses from extreme weather are no longer confined to isolated assets or sectors but increasingly emerge through shared systems - including infrastructure, supply chains, insurance markets and public services - on which all economic actors depend, according to a new report produced by Carbon Disclosure Project.
A new study has identified more than 250 priority climate adaptation and resilience solutions for Asia, grounded in the region's unique climate risks, hazards, and priorities, and between 2021 and 2025, climate adaptation and disaster resilience financing received over $100bn.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) has issued a notice, encouraging insurance companies to design property insurance products suitable for micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
Insurance companies have been slowing down the issuance of bonds so far this year, as almost all of them managed to meet new solvency standards by 31 December 2025.
As the Middle East faces a period of uncertainty and conflict due to continuing tensions in the region, the UAE has acted swiftly to support the mental health and wellbeing of its population.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has confirmed that the country's healthcare segment is facing a series of strategic challenges related to digital transformation, most notably the high initial costs required to implement AI.
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has released its latest premium assessment, confirming the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is continuing to improve insurance affordability and availability in Australia's highest cyclone risk regions.
Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has revealed that total premiums in the Thai insurance business for 2025 has reached THB969bn ($29.61bn), despite volatile economic conditions and risks. It represents a 3.17% increase from 2024.